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After her baby's birth a patient wishes to begin breastfeeding. The nurse assists the client by:

  • A. Positioning the infant to grasp the nipple to express milk.
  • B. Giving the infant a bottle first to evaluate the baby's ability to suck
  • C. Leaving them alone and allowing the infant to nurse as long as desired
  • D. Touching the infant's cheek adjacent to the nipple to elicit the rooting reflex
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The rooting reflex helps initiate breastfeeding.